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A Thousand Ships
- Narrated by: Natalie Haynes
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2020
One of the Guardian's and TLS's 'Best Books of 2019'
In A Thousand Ships, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective, for fans of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker.
This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all....
In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen.
From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women embroiled in the legendary war.
Powerfully told from an all-female perspective, in A Thousand Ships Natalie Haynes puts the women, girls and goddesses at the centre of the story.
Critic Reviews
"A gripping feminist masterpiece." (Deborah Frances-White)
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2023
Beautifully written
Could not stop listening to this book. It is beautifully written and surprisingly witty in some parts. Natalie's narration of the book is so easy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-07-2024
Delightful Modern Relighting of the Ancient Myths
Haynes breathes a fresh new voice into these vital ancient myths renewing their power for a modern audience. Her wit brings a critical spark to material left tinder dry by centuries in reverential cloisters and returns it to its rightful place as a blaze of glory warming our hearts and enlightening our minds.
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- Nicolette
- 28-08-2020
To be read by ALL WOMEN!
Natalie Haynes has brought me with her and revealed so much about the classic texts, women in literature , and women in war. I am about to reread this inspiring epic, having just this minute finished it...as I am already longing for these inspiring women, and wish to cement much of my learning into my memory. From a woman of Ithacan and Spartan descent, I thank you Natalie
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- S. Seeney
- 01-12-2020
an excellent story
Glad I bought this as an audio book otherwise I would have read the weekend away. Could not stop listening to it beautifully read with stories I very much wanted to hear.
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- Sophie Ellis
- 16-06-2021
Wonderful
Loved every minute, particularly the chapter where the 3 goddesses vie for the golden apple. He wouldn’t get my owl either
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-2023
Loved it!
Fell in love with Natalie’s story, wit and voice! A superb story around the women of Troy woven into an original tale. Loved it and can’t wait to read more of Natalie’s work. Am now a fan.
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- Emma
- 05-04-2021
Brutally and beautifully written.
Stunning story about the women and goddesses surrounding the Trojan war. Reimagined Greek myths from the female perspective is always going to pique my interest and this did not disappoint. Having the author narrate the book was also a wonderful addition.
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- Sunny
- 26-08-2021
Informative
I thoroughly enjoyed this offering from Natalie Haynes
Kept me captivated for 2 days. Couldn’t stop listening
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-2022
Simply perfect!
This brilliant story brings to life so many tales of the lessor told tales of Troy. Witty, funny, clever, and beautifully told characters with vibrant personalities. Natalie, if you happen to read this review, thank you for giving Penelope the agency we have always been told she had. I couldn’t recommend this book enough. If you love Greek Myth but want more substance, more feeling and for someone else to question “Odysseus! Seriously! What are you doing?” Then you are in the right place.
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